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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology have empowered students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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